Yoshihiro is a brand by Yamawaki Cutlery Mfg. Co. Ltd.---one of the biggest knifemakers in Sakai, Japan. The cutlery ("hamono") was established in 1945 and has been providing high-quality knives for home and professional use.
Some of the well-known blacksmiths working with them are Genkai Masakuni, Kenji Togashi, and Yoshikazu Ikeda.
Yamawaki hamono is a certified "Sakai Wazashu". It is a certification by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry granted to excellent Sakai companies that preserve traditional techniques. There are only four hamono in Sakai with this certification.
This single-bevel is made by Yamatsuka-san of Yamatsuka hamono. He is a Dentoukogeishi (Japanese certified traditional craftsman) and is considered as one of the best craftsmen when it comes to ginsanko knives.
Total length: 419mm Blade length: 260mm Blade height at heel: 35.3mm Spine thickness at handle: 4.1mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.9mm Spine thickness at middle: 3.0mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm Weight: 237g
Reminder: Japanese knives, such as this Yoshihiro-Yamatsuka ginsan 270mm kiritsuke yanagiba knife, require extra care. Explore our care guide for maintaining its superior performance.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide
